09/29/2026
Universal sent a little surprise mail today!
​A lot of people think Universal is easy compared to Disney and that you can just wing it. You can, but knowing a few tiny park hacks changes your entire day. Things like:
- How to ​beat the heat. Starting early at Islands of Adventure. Hogsmeade gets brutal under the midday sun. If park hopping Harry Potter, saving Diagon Alley for the afternoon as it’s tucked away, mostly shaded, and has way better spots to duck into the AC.
​- Do you need Eare included to skip the line? Theyre much more expensive than Disney, so ill be honest depending on time of year and the experience you want to have if you should buy them, not buy them or stay at a premier hotel where they are included.
​- Should you get there for early entry? Don't just follow the massive herd to the exact same ride at 8:00 AM. But sometimes you should if it makes sense for your family.
​- How to navigate Epic Universe. Trust me on this. Build in actual downtime to just sit and take in the scenery. The details are wild.
​Love this place, love sending my clients there, and love knowing they get to experience it like someone who's been there before when theyre on their first trip.
​Going soon? Tell me which ride you're hitting first!
